SurfPulse

Friday, 2/3/12 at 7:30 am PST

matthew — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:11:42 +0000

Perhaps, instead of looking for his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil simply peeked at the Central Coast surf forecast for the foreseeable future to determine there would be six more weeks of winter. Let’s hope he’s right! Meanwhile, looking a bit smaller than expected this morning—could be due to the full tide. Regardless, shape looks decent with waves breaking in the chest to shoulder high range. Less tide helps and the size is likely on the increase today as well. Overall, looks like a good surf day to start a solid surf weekend.

Thursday, 2/2/12 at 8:00AM PST

pam — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:29:11 +0000

It’s solid head-and-a-half this morning with several lines of whitewater to fight through, organized but chunky from tide. Winds are very light from the east and the sun is slowly burning through thin fog covering the length of beach. The paddle is not worth it yet as, even if you were in the right spot, it’s burgering or fading away. Keep an eye on it though as the tide continues to drain.

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Wednesday, 2/1/12 at 7:25 am PST

matthew — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:23 +0000

Looking bigger, but not so organized this morning. The fog and mist, along with a whole lot of whitewater are making things look uninviting and it is hard to get an accurate read on things. Still, there is head high plus surf with pretty clean conditions. Noon-time low tide could be the call as things continue to build, but for now, paddling out looks like a somewhat unpleasant experience.

Tuesday, 01/31/12 at 8:07am PST

markl — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:18 +0000

All the ingredients are in place. Light offshore winds, head high swell, falling tide. On paper, the surf should be really fun. But something is off. Maybe it’s the bars, or the direction, or something, but it’s just not really happening out there this morning. It’s barely tickling the out bars, and then shutting down as close-outs on the inner bars. There are some occasional waves that look makeable, but on the whole it’s a disappointing morning out there.

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Monday, 1/30/12 at 7:25 am PST

matthew — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:41:13 +0000

Things are starting slow this morning at Ocean Beach. Looks somewhat similar to yesterday morning, maybe a little smaller. Thigh to chest high waves breaking over a smooth, glassy ocean. Like yesterday, there look to be some mellow, playful little peelers if you are so inclined. Winds are forecast to turn SW in the afternoon. Low tide at 10:31. Things will pick up this week with some more NW energy, so today is a good day to give that longboard or fish some love before you gotta put it away for awhile.

Sunday, 1/29/12 at 8:00 am PST

matthew — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:18:04 +0000

Small scale surf on tap this morning in the thigh to chest high range. Waves are breaking kind of soft but the ocean surface is super glassy and inviting. Longboard or fish should be the claim today as you’ll need some floatation. It’s nothing to write home about–especially after yesterday–but there is potential to snag some playful little peelers. After the tide is dead low at 9:30 a slowly fading swell and deteriorating tide situation will likely equate to worsening conditions. In other words, get it while the gettin is good.

Friday, 1/27/12 at 7:30 am PST

matthew — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:36:08 +0000

Mystery waves lay beyond a fading layer of fog. Who knows what shape or form those waves might possess? Odds are, at the current low tide, the surf is somewhere in the head high to slightly larger range with some crossed-up shape. Potential for things to improve throughout the day and for the fog to lift and reveal some ridable surf. Right now, its anybody’s guess.

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Thursday, 1/26/12 at 8:00AM PST

pam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:27:07 +0000

Looks like a marshmallow in a snowbank out there right now. Visibility is good just up to the whitewater dribble at the shoreline while the foghorn continues its drone. However, one can surmise from the amount of foam on the beach and the buoy readings that there’s a lot of energy moving around and considerable size beyond the whitewater. Light southwest winds are probably putting a nice sidechop and texture on it so, all in all, a blind OB paddle is not where it’s at this morning.

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Wednesday, 01/25/12 at 7:15 am PST

matthew — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:44 +0000

I’m not sure who is more confused, me or the ocean. There’s no wind, swell in the water, and yet, the waves are not cooperating. A few shoulder to head high corners could be picked out on the outer bar, but they seemed few and far between. Shape and overall conditions could improve as we head towards a mid-day high tide with light winds and sunny skies in the forecast (keep your fingers crossed).

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Tuesday, 01/24/12 at 7:37am PST

markl — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:38:34 +0000

It’s the first clear, windless morning in almost a week, but ocean is still hacked to pieces by the windy weekend. It’s a frothy whitewater mess out there. Hard to gauge the size of the surf, but it’s definitely overhead and looking like no fun. It seems like spring is here already. Related posts:Ocean Beach [...] Related posts:

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